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The Actors’ Equity Foundation held its 2025 awards presentation on Monday, June 23, hosted by Tony Award-winner BD Wong. Check out photos from the event.

What did our critic think of OFFSPRING: THE LEGACY OF DANCE at The Actors Company A Labor of Love: Produced, written, directed and performed by Adia Joelle. An homage to talent, hard work, discipline, success and mutual love and respect, shown thru the eyes, ears & heart of the offspring of such

A beloved celebration of friendship and community, Steel Magnolias has become an American cultural classic on stage and screen. Robert Harling’s original play comes to Bell Theater at Bell Works this summer with a starry cast of Broadway icons. Learn more!

The state legislature restored a surprise budget cut from Gov. Gavin Newsom in May that would eliminate $11.5 million in arts funding for the Performing Arts Equitable Payroll Fund.

Check out photos of all of the the red carpet looks at Radio City Music Hall for the 78th Annual Tony Awards and check back as we add more throughout the night.

Last night's House budget exlcluded the Performing Artists Tax Parity Act (PATPA), which would correct an unintended consequence of prior tax reform efforts. Read Actors' Equity's statement here.

Arts Advocates released statements after a surprise proposal from Gov. Gavin Newsom's May Budget Revision that would eliminate $11.5 million in arts funding for the Equitable Payroll Fund. Read them here!

Broadway and Vine, will kick off its 2025 season on June 20, with Olivier® Award Nominee Julian Ovenden (TV: Bridgerton, Downton Abbey, Broadway/West End: South Pacific, Company, Merrily We Roll Along, Butley) in concert at Francis Ford Coppola’s historic Inglenook Estate.

Broadway gets turned upside down in the new high-tech, supernatural thriller STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW, now officially open at Broadway’s Marquis Theatre! See photos of Natalia Dyer, Charlie Heaton, Noah Schnapp and more stars on the opening night red carpet here! 

TikTok creator Kelley Heyer has filed a lawsuit against Roblox, claiming the platform used her viral 'Apple' dance without permission and profited from it.

Broadway's Rachel Potter will released a new album, 'Stages' under the label Joy Machine Records. The album will be released in streaming and digital formats and on CD next month.

Actors' Equity Association applauds the reintroduction of the bipartisan Performing Artist Tax Parity Act (PATPA) in the Senate by Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA) and Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC).

See photos of VIPs walking the red carpet at opening night of Vanya Off-Broadway starring Andrew Scott! Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.

California for the Arts has announced a $12.5 million grant program for small nonprofit performing arts organizations to help pay employees. The Performing Arts Equitable Payroll Fund is funded by the State of California and administered by the California Office of the Small Business Advocate.

MARGARET!, a new indie rock musical about the extraordinary life of writer Margaret Wise Brown, will hold an industry-only presentation this week. This industry-only presentation on February 13th delves into the artistic rivalry and love affair between Brown and Michael Strange during New York City's bohemian era.

Actors’ Equity Association has applauded the reintroduction of the bipartisan Performing Artist Tax Parity Act (PATPA), introduced by Rep. Judy Chu (D-CA) and Rep. Vern Buchanan (R-FL). Learn more about the bill here.

The nonprofit Sundance Institute has announced the artists selected for the 2025 Merata Mita Fellowship and the Graton Fellowship for Artists from California-Based Tribes.

VIZIO has announced the exclusive premiere of the celebrity culinary talk series “Dinner with Gavin Rossdale” on WatchFree+, launching February 13th. While Gavin prepares world-class gastronomic delights for their enjoyment, he engages with guests in deeply personal conversations about their lives, careers, and everything in between.

The Golden Bachelorette Joan Vassos and her fiancé Chock Chapple attended a performance of Left on Tenth on Broadway. Check out photos here!

Actors’ Equity Association is dedicating 2025 to celebrating the hard work and accomplishments of chorus performers in what it is calling A Chorus Year, beginning today with its tenth annual Swing Day.